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- 22 Nov 2017
Apple Begin Sale of MekaMons Built by Adekunle, Nigerian Engineer
Apple stores in the US and UK have begun the sale of MekaMons, a gaming robot built by Silas Adekunle, a Nigerian-Briton. Adekunle, an engineer, graduated with first class honours from the…
- 7 Feb 2013
GSM Operators, Microfinance Firms Catalysts for Mobile Payment-Asolo
Peter Asolo, chief executive officer, Petvini Global Concept Limited has called for the proper engagement of mobile operators and the microfinance institutions to ensure the success of the mobile…
- 22 Feb 2013
Mobile Money is Not Game for Banks – Asolo
Peter Asolo is chief executive officer, PetVini Global Concept Limited, a mobile payment solution provider - cross-border remittances and m-commerce. Asolo was an assistant general manager, GistMe…
- 5 Jul 2013
BBC World News ‘Rendezvous with Badawi’ Showcases Africa
Africa is drawing the world’s attention like never before. President Obama has just made his second visit and the new Chinese President, Xi Jinping, toured Tanzania, South Africa and the…
- 19 Feb 2014
Foreign Passenger Hails Honest Aviation Security Staff
Mr. Thomas Joseph McGorry, a foreign passenger, has praised the honesty of Aviation Security personnel at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja for handing over his lost purse to him, with all…
- 14 Mar 2014
Fighting Corruption: A War for All
Corruption is a global, stigmatic and dreaded bane of economic development. It is a societal endemic plague that has ravaging effects on the progress of every nation, no matter how wealthy the nation…
- 6 Jul 2015
Airtel, ‘The Journalism Clinic’ to Train 100 Journalists across 4 Cities
Airtel Nigeria, leading telecommunications services provider, has partnered with The Journalism Clinic to host a four-city-four-week multimedia journalism training/road show for 100 Nigerian…
- 28 Mar 2017
How Access to Whatsapp Encryption May Affect your Privacy
In the wake of last week’s terrorist attack in Westminster, the British government on Sunday disclosed that its security services must have access to encrypted messaging applications such as…
- 4 Apr 2017
ISIS Recruiting Nigerian Students with Financial Inducement- FG
Federal government has urged parents and guardians to monitor the activities of their children and wards in order to prevent them from being recruited by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).…
- 7 Jun 2017
FXTM: Politics Retake Centre Stage in Capital Markets
FXTM Chief Market Strategist Hussein Sayed comments on the markets in light of political tensions in the Middle East and the impending UK general election. Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower on…
- 8 May 2020
UK, Nigeria Join Forces on Repatriation Flights
Over 250 British nationals departed Nigeria for the UK on Friday on a special return chartered flight organised between the UK and Nigerian government. Catriona Laing, British High…
- 20 Jul 2021
World’s Richest Man Bezos Completes Successful First Space Jaunt
Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, soared about 66.5 miles (107 km) above the Texas desert aboard his company Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch vehicle on Tuesday and returned safely to Earth, a…
- 31 Mar 2022
Chain Reactions Transforms, Unveils Platforms to Boost Businesses, Government
Public Relations and Integrated Communications Consulting firm, Chain Reactions Nigeria, has rebranded and repositioned to become a digital-first platform and 24/7 solution house for governments and…
- 16 Nov 2022
Alex Okosi Named One Of UK’s Most Influential Black Persons For Second Year Running
Alex Okosi, one of Africa's tech leaders, has been honoured as a member of the UK Powerlist 2023. Okosi, who is Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, received the honour for the second…
- 1 Jul 2024
Industry and Thought Leaders Unite for World PR Day to Advocate for The Future of PR Practice
For the fourth year in a row, public relations practitioners, students, and industry thought leaders will gather on July 16, 2024, to celebrate, share knowledge and address critical issues facing the…
- 24 Nov 2008
BBA3: More than just a reality show
By Sunday, November 23, the curtain will be drawn on Big Brother Africa season 3 (BBA3). Described as “the biggest show on earth”, the Big Brother reality show has a global appeal with…
- 15 Oct 2024
What does the future of marketing African tourism to Europe look like?
Africa’s tourism industry has always been a major contributor to the continent’s economic growth, thanks to the unrivalled cultural experiences, stunning landscapes and one-of-a-kind wildlife…